About
Professional Summary
Amina Yusuf Jega attended Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto where she obtained her Bachelors degree in Applied Chemistry in 2010. She obtained both her Master of Science (MSc) and Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry from the reputable Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2014 and 2018, respectively in record time. Amina also earned a Professional Diploma in Education from the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in the year 2019. She also bagged a Professional Diploma in Computer Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Network (UDUNet) in 2008. Amina have participated in different workshops and training covering Peer Education Training Course, Project Management and Certificate in the Usage of Microsoft Office Project 2007, Life Skills Teacher Initiative Workshop, HIV Counseling and Testing Refresher Training, Pharmacological Models in the Development of Indigenous Drugs, Baseline Data Collection, Scientific Writing/Publication and Plagiarism.
Currently, Ms. Amina works with the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. She is the current Examination officer of same Department. Amina has published in both reputable local and international journals as well as attended conferences and presented her research works both locally and internationally. Her area of specialization is Natural product chemistry with more emphasis to isolation, characterization and testing of pharmacological actions of bioactives from natural sources. Aside from the administrative responsibilities at her work place, Amina is a member of Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN), Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), West African Society for Pharmacology – Societe Ouest Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP-SOAP), Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED), Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). She is also an editorial member and a reviewer to various reputable Journals some of which include Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Basic Research Journal of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences (AJCS), Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology (CaJOST), International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Research, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
Amina has taught and mentored many undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has also supervised several undergraduate and Masters student projects.
Education
Academic Background
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Ph.D.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Pharm. Chemistry | Completed: 2018
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M.Sc.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Pharm. Chemistry | Completed: 2014
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B.Sc.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Applied Chemistry | Completed: 2010
Publications (64)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Bioactive compounds from Vernonia ambigua exhibit promising antimicrobial activity: A in vitro and in silico study
Amina Jega Yusuf, Zhong-Yu Zhou, Jamila Aminu, Fatima A. Galadanchi, Sonia Kamran, Hadiza Muhammad Danjumma, Abubakar S. Barau, Naushad Hussain, Mustapha Salihu
Pharmacological Research - Natural Products
| Journal Article
2026
Integrative evaluation of Vernonia ambigua for antimalarial drug discovery: insights from ethnopharmacology, in vivo, and in silico studies
Amina Jega Yusuf, Yusuf Ishaq, Mustapha Salihu, Sonia Kamran, Jamila Aminu, Kannan RR Rengasamy, Jiangnan Peng
South African Journal of Botany
| Journal Article
2026
Exploring the Antisnake Venom Potential of Zingiber officinale and its Bioactive Compounds Against Naja nigricollis Venom Through Computational Approaches and Experimental Validation
Amina J. Yusuf, Nasir Ibrahim, Musa I. Abdullahi, Abayomi E. Adeboyega, Mustapha Salihu
Chemistry & Biodiversity
| Journal Article
2025
Unveiling the antiophidian potential of epicatechin and isoquercetin from Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Acacia nilotica: An in silico and in vitro studies
Amina Jega Yusuf, Musa Sadiq, Aisha Iliyasu Bugaje, Mustapha Salihu, Abimbola M. Oluwajembola, Olayinka S. Okoh
Pharmacological Research - Natural Products
| Journal Article
2025
Identification of possible antimalarial constituent(s) from the leaves of Ochna kibbiensis: A phytochemical, in vivo and in silico approaches
A.J. Yusuf, M.I. Abdullahi, I. Nasir, A. Yunusa, A.M. Musa, A.A. Muhammad, A.E. Adegboyega
Phytomedicine Plus
| Journal Article
2025
Comparative Label-Based Proteomics of Venoms from Echis ocellatus, Naja nigricollis, and Bitis arietans
Abdulbaki Alfa-Ibrahim Adio, Samuel Odo Uko, Jiddah Muhammad Lawal, Ibrahim Malami, Nafiu Lawal, Amina Jega Yusuf Jega, Bilyaminu Abubakar, Muhammad Bashir Bello, Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim, Murtala Bello Abubakar, Abdussamad Muhammad Abdussamad, Mujtaba Sulaiman Abubakar, Mustapha Umar Imam
Proteomes
| Journal Article
2025
Neocarya macrophylla (Chrysobalanaceae): Review of taxonomy, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and biological activities
Amina Yusuf Jega, Musa Ismail Abdullahi, Abubakar Alhaji Muhammad, Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim, Hajara Adamu Wasagu, Florencia Z. Brauning, Gabrielle Bangay, Patricia Rijo
Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research
| Journal Article
2024
Isolation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Constituent(s) from the Stem of Cissus populnea Guill. & Perr.
Anita Alex-Asaolu, Ahmad Uba, Umar Abubakar Birnin-Yauri, Amina Jega Yusuf
Drugs and Drug Candidates
| Journal Article
2024
Deciphering the interactions of scopoletin and scopolin from Catunaregam nilotica roots against Naja nigricollis phospholipase A2 enzyme
M. Salihu, L.G. Hassan, U.Z. Faruq, A.J. Yusuf
Toxicon
| Journal Article
2024
Isolation and Characterization of Prophylactic Antimalarial Agents from Ochna kibbiensis Leaves
Amina J. Yusuf, Musa I. Abdullahi, Ibrahim Nasir, Abdulmajeed Yunusa, Celestina O. Alebiosu, Abubakar A. Muhammad
Drugs and Drug Candidates
| Journal Article
2023
Exploring Scutellaria baicalensis bioactives as EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors: Cheminformatics and molecular docking studies
Amina J. Yusuf, Abayomi E. Adegboyega, Abdulbasit H. Yakubu, Grace I. Johnson, Rita O. Asomadu, Mary N. Adeduro, Ifeoma F. Chukwuma, Chinenye J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, Olayinka S. Okoh, Titilayo O. Johnson
Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
| Journal Article
2023
Review of: "Acacia pycnantha gum exudates recognised as a traditional food in two countries may have economic potential"
Amina Yusuf
Peer Review
2023
Review of: "Acacia Pycnantha Gum Exudates Recognised As a Traditional Food in Two Countries May Have Economic Potential"
Amina Yusuf
Peer Review
2023
Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 from Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance ex F. White: Chemoinformatic and Molecular Modeling Studies for Three Key Targets
Amina Jega YUSUF, Musa Ismail ABDULLAHI, Aliyu Muhammad MUSA, Hassan ABUBAKAR, Abubakar Muhammad AMALI, Asma’u Hamza NASIR
Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
| Journal Article
2022
Phytochemical and antifungal studies of Tapinathus globiferus extract and fractions.
Tukur, M., H. Abubakar and A. Yusuf,
Caliphate J. Sci. Technol.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2022
Isolation and structure elucidation of quercetin-derivative (amino-flavone) from Centaurea perrottetii DC (Asteraceae).
Alebiosu, C.O.A., M. Sule, U. Pateh, M. Abdullahi, A. Musa and A. Yusuf,
Caliphate J. Sci. Technol.,
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Amina Jega Yusuf
2022
Biochemical evaluation and molecular docking assessment of glucosamines from Neocarya macrophylla fruits against Naja nigricollis venom
Amina Yusuf Jega, Musa Ismail Abdullahi, Aliyu M. Musa, Haruna A. Kaita, Vuyisa Mzozoyana, Adegboyega Abayomi Emmanuel
Carbohydrate Research
| Journal Article
2021
Prospects and challenges of developing plant-derived snake antivenin natural products: A focus on West Africa.
Yusuf, A.J., G.A. Aleku, U.R. Bello and D.U. Liman,
ChemMedChem,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2021
A bioactive flavan-3-ol from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla
A.J. Yusuf, M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana, A.A. Biambo, H. Abubakar
Scientific African
| Journal Article
2020
ANTIFUNGAL EFFECTS OF TAPINANTHUS GLOBIFERUS GROWING ON VITEXDONIANA AGAINST SOME FUNGAL ISOLATES
H Abubakar, AM Musa, MI Abdullahi, AJ Yusuf
Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
| Journal Article
2020
Isolation and characterization of oleanolic acid benzoate from the ethylacetate leaves extracts of Vernonia ambigua (Kotschy Ex. Peyr).
Gwandu, U.Z., S.M. Dangoggo, U.Z. Faruk, E.M. Halilu, A.J. Yusuf and M.M. Mailafiya,
J. Chem. Soc. Niger.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2020
In vitro phytochemical screening and anti-snake venom activity of the methanol leaf and stem bark extracts of Leptadenia hastata (Asclepiadaceae) against Naja nigricollis.
Hassan, L.G., A.J. Yusuf, N. Muhammad, C. Ogbiko and M.D. Mustapha,
Asian Pac. J. Health Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2020
Isolation and characterization of some flavonoids from the leaf of Tapinanthus globiferus growing on Acacia nilotica.
Buhari, M., S. Dangoggo, M. Mohammed, H. Abubakar, A. Muhammad, M. Dambatta and A. Yusuf,
Caliphate J. Sci. Technol.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2020
Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of ochna schweinfurthiana: A review.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi and A.A. Muhammad,
Univ. J. Pharm. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2019
Bioactive (+)-Catechin-3ꞌ-O-rhamnopyranoside from Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance (Chrysobalanaceae).
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and H. Abubakar,
Egypt. J. Basic Appl. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2019
Antisnake venom activity and isolation of quercetin from the leaf of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Prance ex F. White (Malpighiales: Chrysobalanaceae).
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and H. Abubakar,
Braz. J. Biol. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2019
Isolation of epicatechin from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) prance (Chrysobalanaceae).
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, A.K. Haruna, V. Mzozoyana and A. Sanusi,
Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2019
Effect of saponin-rich fractions of Neocarya macrophylla on murine models of pain and inflammation.
Jega, A.Y., M.I. Abdullahi, A.I. Rufa’i, A.B. Bala and H. Abubakar et al.,
Asian J. Biol. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2019
Preliminary phytochemical and anticonvulsant studies on the root extracts of Ficus capensis Thunb. (Moraceae).
Sanusi, A., H.S. Hassan, Y.M. Sani, A.M. Musa and U.U. Pateh et al.,
J. Pharm Bioresour.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2018
Preliminary phytochemical and anticonvulsant studies on the root extracts of Ficus capensis thunb. (Moraceae).
Sanusi, A., H.S. Hassan, Y.M. Sani, A.M. Musa and U.U. Pateh et al.,
J. Pharm. Bioresources.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2018
Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of neocarya macrophylla against clinical bacterial isolates.
Olowo-Okere, A., A.J. Yusuf, A.B. Shuaibu, M.I. Abdullahi and G.A. Aleku et al.,
Nigerian J. Pharm. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2018
Phytochemical screening, isolation and characterization of beta-sitosterol from ethyl acetate extract of stem bark of Entada africana (Fabaceae) guill. et perr.
Hassan, L.G., H.E. Mshelia, K.J. Umar, S.M. Kangiwa, C. Ogbiko and A.J. Yusuf,
J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2018
Analgesic activity and oral acute toxicity profile of the ethylacetate fraction of the stem bark of Entada africana guill. et perr.
Hassan, L.G., H.E. Mshelia, K.J. Umar, S.M. Kangiwa, C. Ogbiko and A.J. Yusuf,
ASUU J. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Isolation of β-sitosterol from the methanol leaf extract of Leptadenia hastata (pers.) decne (asclepiaceae).
Mailafiya, M.M., U.U. Pateh, I. Iliya, A.J. Yusuf, G.T. Mohammed and A. Sanusi,
Nigerian J. Pharm. Biomed. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Effect of ethylacetate soluble fraction of Vernonia glaberrimawelw. ex. o. hoffm in murine models of pain.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba, I. Nasir and A. Muntaka et al.,
Nigerian J. Pharm. Biomed. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Comparative antimicrobial activity of fractions of Vernonia glaberrima against selected human pathogens.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A.J. Yusuf, A. Olowo-Okere and I. Nasir et al.,
J. Pharm. Bioresources.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Physicochemical and heavy metal analysis of raw, treated water and sludge from a treatment plant in sokoto, Nigeria.
Uba, A., M.G. Liman, M. Yahaya, M.I. Abdullahi and A.J. Yusuf,
FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Evaluation of acute toxicity, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of the n-butanol leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima.
Nasir, I., A.J. Yusuf, M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba and A. Muntaka et al.,
J. Pharm. Allied Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2017
Phytochemical analysis, analgesic and anti-inflammatory studies on the n-Hexane soluble fraction of Vernonia glaberrima.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A.J. Yusuf, I. Nasir and A. Muntaka et al.,
Int. J. Sci. Global Sustainability.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Anti-proliferative study and isolation of Ochnaflavone from the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction of Ochna kibbiensis Hutch and Dalziel.
Ismail, A.M., A.M. Musa, T. Nasir, M.G. Magaji, Y.A. Jega and I. Ibrahim,
Natural Prod. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Determination of selected heavy metals in some medicinal plants marketed in three major selling-outlets within Sokoto metropolis-Nigeria.
Uba, A., S.I.B. Baburo, A.I. Tsafe, M. Achor and M.I. Abdullahi et al.,
Imperial J. Interdiscipl. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Chemical assessment of different brands of commercial table salts sold in Sokoto central market, Sokoto.
Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, I. Nasir, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim, M. Yahaya and A. Umar,
Res. J. Chem. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Physicochemical and elemental analysis of different brands of Natron and Potash in Sokoto state.
Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, S.S. Bello and I. Nasir et al.,
IOSR J. Applied Chem.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Isolation and characterization of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from the leaves of Combretum micranthum (Altum) Combretceae.
Halilu, M.E., M. Yahaya, S.M. Dangoggo, K.J. Umar and G. Ibrahim et al.,
Int. J. Sci. Global Sustain.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2016
Phytochemical and antinociceptive studies on the leaf extract of Ochna schweinfurthiana (Ochnaceae).
Ibrahim, Z.Y.Y., A.M. Musa, M.I. Abdullahi, A. Uba and A.J. Yusuf et al.,
Int. J. Adv. Pharm. Biol. Chem.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Acute toxicity profile and Plasmodium berghei inhibitory activity of Ochna schweinfurthiana (F. Hoffm) ochnaceae leaf extract in laboratory animals.
Ibrahim, Z.Y.Y, M.I. Abdullahi, A.M. Musa, I.M. Maje, A.J. Yusuf and I.M. Aliyu,
Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Evaluation of the antimalarial effect of the methanolic leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae).
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A. Yunusa, H.A. Kaita and A.H. Yaro et al.,
IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Antimicrobial properties of the methanol leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima Welw. Ex O. Hoffm (Asteraceae).
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, C.O. Alebiosu, A.M. Alhassan and S. Mode et al.,
Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Comparative study of hepatitis B and C virus co-infection among HIV negative and HIV positive patients attending ATBU teaching hospital, Bauchi.
Chindo, M., I.A.A. Ibrahim and A.J. Yusuf,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Efficacy of crude extract and fractions of Citrullus lanatus against some selected micro-organisms.
Yusuf, A.J., C.O. Alebiosu, B.T. Odumosu, M.M. Mailafiya, M. Yahaya and Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim,
Sky J. Microbiol. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Quantitative determination of iron and folic acid in Lactuca sativa (Lettuce) plant.
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Extraction and physicochemical analysis of Citrus sinesis seed oil (sweet orange).
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf,
Eur. J. Exp. Biol.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Phytochemical screening, thin-layer chromatographic studies and UV analysis of extracts of Citrullus lanatus.
Alebiosu, C.O. and A.J. Yusuf,
J. Pharm. Chem. Biol. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Assessment of folic acid and iron in cabbage consumed in Bauchi state.
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf,
J. Chem. Pharm. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Studies on phytochemical constituents, toxicity, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of Vernonia glaberrima.
Abdullahi, M.I., A. Uba, A. Umar, A.M. Alhasan and A.J. Yusuf et al.,
Der Pharma Chemica,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Phytochemical screening, acute toxicity study and evaluation of antidiabetic properties of the methanolic leaf extract of Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae).
Abdullahi, M., A. Uba, A. Yaro, O. Maxwell and A. Yusuf et al.,
J. Pharmaceut. Chem. Biol. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Evaluation of folic acid and iron in jute leaf consumed in Nigeria.
Ibrahim, I.A.A. and A.J. Yusuf,
Der Pharmacia Sinica,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Mineral profile, proximate and amino acid composition of three dates varieties (Phoenix dactylifera L.).
Uba, A., M.I. Abdullahi, A.J. Yusuf, L. Mansur, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim, I. Nasir and F.T. Abdullahi,
Der Pharma Chemica,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Isolation and characterization of stigmasterol and bis-(5, 7-diacetyl-catechin-4'-α-rhamnopyranoside) from the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) prance (Chrysobalanaceae).
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.Y. Idris and A.M. Musa,
Niger. J. Basic Applied Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Acute toxicity studies and evaluation of analgesic property of the methanol stem bark extract of Neocarya macrophylla.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa, Z.Y.Y. Ibrahim and A. Uba,
J. Applied Pharmaceut. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Preliminary phytochemical screening, toxicological and antivenin property of the stem bark of Neocarya macrophylla on Naja nigricolis venom.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna and A.M. Musa,
Afr. J. Pharm. Res. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluation of the methanolic leaf extract of Ochna kibbiensis Hutz and Dalz (Ochnaceae).
Abdullahi, M.I., A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa, M.A Alhassan and A. Umar et al.,
J. Chem. Pharm. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Determination of some heavy metals in soil sample from Illela Garage in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Yusuf, A.J., A. Galadima, Z.N. Garba and I. Nasir,
Res. J. Chem. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
Phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluations of the methanol stem bark extract of Neocarya macropylla.
Yusuf, A.J., M.I. Abdullahi, A.K. Haruna, A.M. Musa and M.S. Abdullahi et al.,
J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Res.,
| Journal Article
Amina Jega Yusuf
2015
